We are incredibly proud to recognize Amarachi Okoro from Fort McMurray Christian School and also Laurie MacKinnon from Walter and Gladys Hill Public School as the first-ever Vincella Thompson Diversity Award recipients.
Starting this year, outstanding staff and students across the district are honoured with the Vincella Thompson Diversity Award for their commitment to promoting equity, inclusivity and inclusion throughout their school communities.
ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th
As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.
In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.
As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
